First, the top should fit well on the figure. Secondly, I would like it to look relevant. For example, short tops are in fashion. What do you need to know about this piece of clothing? What top to prefer for an older woman?
How to choose and wear a crop top?
Short tops flooded both catwalks and stores. Therefore, it is worth considering whether it is possible to add them to your clothing collection.
A trendy waist-length wide top is just what you need for the new high-waisted flared trousers, as well as for the A-line midi skirt. Especially for the latter, long tops are not at all suitable. Unless, of course, you would like to look old-fashioned
The top or jumper should not be very short, that is, it should end just under the bust. We repeat, choose a model that comes to the waist. We need a simple instance of a voluminous silhouette. The idea is for him to focus on the narrowest part of the torso.
If you feel not too confident when the hips are not covered by the top of the outfit, you should not be complex. With the resurgence in popularity of wide-leg trousers, you can forget your worries about the hip area.
It must be said that short tops are not suitable for those who have a problem in the abdomen. Of course, then it is better if this part of the body remains covered. Also, a voluminous waist implies the choice of longer styles. This postulate is true for women with an “apple” figure. A short voluminous top is also not suitable for women with broad shoulders. But the good news is that you can choose a top that is less spacious or tight.
V-neck jumpers are good for layering. Putting such a thing on a shirt is doubly reasonable if you would like to cover your waist and abdomen. Recall that layering is now in vogue.
How to choose the length of the top for a woman over 40?
Now let’s think about how to choose a top for a woman over 40. The main idea is to find a model that would cover areas of your body that you would not want to pay anyone’s attention to. For example, hands or stomach. Especially the problem of choosing a womens crop top who rarely wear dresses and prefer trousers and jeans.
Comfort is very important. Wide sleeves, moderately open collar and drapery that masks the stomach – this is the best choice to feel comfortable.
A plain top with no embellishments is very versatile. It can be worn to a party by adding a pretentious necklace. With jeans, he will create a wonderful everyday outfit. Also, you can wear a similar knitted top with a pattern. Put on a black jacket on top – and see how such a set will transform you.
The correct length of the top complete with trousers
A lot depends on the length of the top in a trouser set. It is better to try to find the best option experimentally. But to get acquainted with some theoretical calculations also does not hurt.
How is the correct length selected? The top in this situation looks better if it is not completely short. We are talking about the case when you wear it outside. The best length of the top is in the middle between two points: the first is where the crotch begins, the second is the bottom of the zipper in the trousers. You can adjust this figure specifically for your case and find the length that works best for you.
As a rule, the steeper the hips, the longer the top should be. This information is especially relevant for a pear-shaped figure. But, on the other hand, the top should not be too long so as not to cover the widest part of the hips. This will not look attractive for a pear shape, but it is quite acceptable for an inverted triangle. Fortunately, a top that is too long can be corrected by giving it to the alteration.
With a short waist, it is better to wear a top that artificially lengthens it. Choose a longer top that is tailored to your figure, do not wear wide belts over blouses and tunics. Wear medium and narrow belts, lowered to the hips. If your waist is too long, do the opposite.
Have you found your closet full of crop tops? Wear them with skirts for an attractive look. And for trousers, pick up longer models.